Public Meeting Notice  Long Term Services & Supports (LTSS) and Health Equity Subcommittee Meeting

This is a meeting of the Long Term Services & Supports (LTSS) and Health Equity Subcommittee of the permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities. 

Agenda

1. Welcome, Roll Call, Approval of Minutes
   
    
2. Healthcare Access Presentation by Dr. Jill Pineda, licensed clinical psychologist at the Lurie Center for Autism and a clinical instructor at Harvard Medical School
   
    
3. Adjournment

2026 Meeting Dates 

• November 16, 2026

Meeting Materials:

• May 2026 minutes
• Dr. Jill Pineda Presentation

Meeting information:

• Meeting will be held virtually via Zoom webinar
• Please fill out this registration form for the Zoom link
• Audience members may participate by submitting their contact information, questions, and comments using the Zoom Q&A feature. Please note that Commission staff will follow up with you after the meeting.
• Live stream link 
• ASL and CART interpretation services have been requested. 
• CART URL: Link to CART URL 
• For accessibility requests and other questions, contact Imene Bouziane Saidi at imene.bouzianesaidi@mass.gov 
  
   

Stay Updated and Upcoming Events:

• We are still accepting self-nominations from inclusive employers as part of 2026 National Disability Employment Awareness Month! Self-nominate here: link to form.
• Register to attend the 2026 National Disability Employment Awareness Month on October 7 at the MA State House or on Zoom here: learn more and register!
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